Jacin's Fiber Art

[Sally PB]

I recommend buying a cheap batt once you're more comfortable spinning and just trying it.

I second this! Every preparation is different, so practice on some less expensive stuff first.

 

[HorseGirlAbby]

What fiber are you spinning? Some is very difficult, while others are easier.

It’s from my grandma’s sheep, which are a mix of Shetland, Icelandic, and Border Leicester, with maybe some Blue face Leicester in there. They’re quite the mix!

I recommend buying a cheap batt once you're more comfortable spinning and just trying it.

That’s a good idea, I don’t think I have many wool/fiber stores near me though. I’ll have to look around.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

It’s from my grandma’s sheep, which are a mix of Shetland, Icelandic, and Border Leicester, with maybe some Blue face Leicester in there. They’re quite the mix!

Okay. Try merino. It's usually decently cheap, and I have a easy time with that one

That’s a good idea, I don’t think I have many wool/fiber stores near me though. I’ll have to look around.

I'd reccomend etsy. You can search 'wool batt' and filter by price.

 

[HorseGirlAbby]

Okay. Try merino. It's usually decently cheap, and I have a easy time with that one

Okay, thanks! I have some silk that I’m afraid to even look at for fear I’ll ruin it

I'd reccomend etsy. You can search 'wool batt' and filter by price.

Ooo, I bet they have a ton of options! I just have to keep it away from my cat or it’ll end up like my roving…

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Okay, thanks! I have some silk that I’m afraid to even look at for fear I’ll ruin it

Ooo, I bet they have a ton of options! I just have to keep it away from my cat or it’ll end up like my roving…
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Cats are real bad about that.

Silk is tricky. I've added some into my stuff for spinning, but most of the time I add it into my sale Batts because it's a more expensive add in that catches people's eyes

 

[SpotTheCat]

It’s from my grandma’s sheep, which are a mix of Shetland, Icelandic, and Border Leicester, with maybe some Blue face Leicester in there. They’re quite the mix!

Pictures of the wool? If Jacin doesn't mind I am curious what their fleece looks like

That’s a good idea, I don’t think I have many wool/fiber stores near me though. I’ll have to look around.

Cheap is good to practice with but don't forget there can be different quality of fluffy, I have had a few roving that have been slightly felted with nepps in it

 

[PimsGarden]

Oh wow that's cool! I have some great wool that I need to figure out how to clean/process and do something with. I work at a museum that preserves the Appalachian heritage so we have sheep shearing events and I grabbed some of the best quality wool from our last event. Thinking maybe felting would be easiest, but I need to figure out the cleaning process etcetc.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Pictures of the wool? If Jacin doesn't mind I am curious what their fleece looks like

Nah, go ahead. I like most of those breeds, so I won't complain about a pic or three

Cheap is good to practice with but don't forget there can be different quality of fluffy, I have had a few roving that have been slightly felted with nepps in it

Yeah. And soft or coarse doesn't mean easy and hard right off the batt (haha). I got some Devon (very corse, very long) and it was very hard until I figured out the trick of getting the roving the size I want the yarn BEFORE it was twisted to get a somewhat good, even yarn

 

[azurbanclucker]

Leicester

Only marginally related, but how is this pronounced?

Like "Lister"
or "Lishter"
or "Lie-chester"
or "List-esher"
Or sommat else?

Carry on!

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Only marginally related, but how is this pronounced?

Like "Lister"
or "Lishter"
or "Lie-chester"
or "List-esher"
Or sommat else?

Carry on!

My mom amd grandma say "Lie-K-ester" with a real hard K sound, not a Ch sound